SPECIAL EVENTS
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE - SOLD OUT!
Annual Free Community Screening
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11th - 7:00pm
George Bailey has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford Falls. He has always longed to travel but never had the opportunity in order to prevent rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town. All that prevents him from doing so is George's modest building and loan company, which was founded by his generous father. But on Christmas Eve, George's Uncle Billy loses the business's $8,000 while intending to deposit it in the bank. Mr. Potter finds the misplaced money and hides it from Uncle Billy. When the bank examiner discovers the shortage later that night, George realizes that he will be held responsible and sent to jail and the company will collapse, finally allowing Mr. Potter to take over the town. Thinking of his wife, Mary, their four children, and others he loves will be better off with him dead, he contemplates suicide. But the prayers of his loved ones result in his guardian angel named Clarence Odbody coming to Earth to help him, with the promise of earning his wings. He shows him what things would have been like if he had never been born.
FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT THEATER BOX OFFICE
JOHN WILLIAMS
MAESTRO OF THE MOVIES
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18th at 5:00pm
A BENEFIT FOR THE CHATHAM CHILDREN’S FUND
Joe Marchio, conductor of the Chatham Chorale and Pastor and Director of music at First Congregational Church of Chatham, leads an inspiring conversation about legendary film composer and conductor John Williams, whose music has shaped the sound of modern cinema.
From the soaring themes of Star Wars and E.T. to the heart pounding suspense of Jaws to the magical wonder of Harry Potter, Williams’ work has become a part of our collective imagination. Featuring film clips with Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, and George Lucas, you will learn how Williams’ work elevates film storytelling and continues to inspire generations of composers and audiences alike.
Following the presentation, the audience will be treated to a performance by a select group of singers from the Chatham Chorale. The evening will culminate with a special treat from the founder of the Shakespeare Festival, actor and director Alan Rust.
Proceeds from the ticket sales go directly to the Chatham Children’s Fund.
Presenting sponsor Bon Matin of Chatham
CHRISTMAS VACATION
Annual Pizza Shark Christmas Party!
THURSDAY, DEC 18th - 8:00pm
It's Christmas time and the Griswolds are preparing a big family celebration, but things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen and their two kids. Clark's perennial bad luck is aggravated by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon.
UGLY SWEATER CONTEST
Show off your worst Holiday Sweater!
RANTING PARENT COMEDY NIGHT
Longtime New England headliners Paul Nardizzi & Dave Rattigan join host Jim Ruberti as comedy comes to the Chatham Orpheum Theater, 637 Main Street, Chatham on Thursday, January 22.
These three dads have issues (with their kids)!
If you're looking for an evening sharing tales of perfect, advanced children trying to decide which Ivy League college to accept a scholarship to, this one isn't for you. If your kids drive you nuts, we look forward to seeing you.
Great parent-focused stand-up comedy comes to the Chatham Orpheum with The Ranting Parents Comedy Tour on Thursday, January 22 at 7 p.m.
We love our children, who were put here to torture us. In a night of stand-up and more, three hilarious Boston comedians share their best, worst, and weirdest moments as parents. They also share terrible parenting advice.
Join Paul Nardizzi (NBC, Comedy Central, SiriusXM, etc.), Dave Rattigan (SiriusXM, NESN), and Cape Cod's favorite comedian Jim Ruberti for 90 minutes of great stand-up comedy and more.
The show is suitable for adults.
Tickets are $25, available online at ScampsComedy.com/shows or at ChathamOrpheum.org. Tickets are also available at the door for $29 (cash only).
Showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets are $25.
Paul Nardizzi is one of the country's top comedians, with multiple standup appearances on NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central, and Fox Sports' Best Damn Sports Show Period, as well as regional appearances on NESN. A former winner of the Boston Comedy Festival, Nardizzi is in demand for theater shows, corporate functions, colleges, golf tournament, and fundraisers. His CD has been played on Sirius Satellite Radio and he’s a prolific author of humor books, including the hilarious Things That Might Annoy ... series, which pokes fun at Yankee fans, Jets fans, Republicans, and Democrats. He also wrote the hilarious 602 Reasons to be Ticked Off and The Sarcastic Sports Trivia Book.
Known for his dead-pan delivery and quick, dry wit, Dave Rattigan is one of the busiest comics in Boston. He’s performed in top clubs and theaters, opened for The Beach Boys, Jeff Dunham and Nick DiPaolo, and created the themed stand-up comedy show “How Men Think (Or Do They).” He's performed in Ireland and Japan. His CD, Dave Rattigan: Thinks He’s Funny, received airplay on SiriusXM Satellite Radio and on stations around the world. He’s appeared in television commercials and independent film projects; written funny columns for the Boston Globe, Christian Science Monitor and others; and his video clips have run on Nickmom.com and Rooftop Comedy.
Centerville’s Jim Ruberti, “Cape Cod’s Favorite Comedian,” is a Boston comedian and actor who has been entertaining people for more than 30 years. He is the regular New Year’s Eve host of comedy at the Cotuit Center for the Arts, and features and headlines around New England. He has performed with such comedians as Lenny Clarke, Steve Sweeney, Paul Nardizzi, Christine Hurley, Jimmy Dunn, Dave Rattigan, Mike Donovan, and Juston McKinney. Venues include Boston’s famed Nick’s Comedy Stop, the Mass Arts Center, Comedy Key West, and more. He has performed at the Hampton Beach Comedy Festival, Cape Cod Comedy Weekend and is a cast member for the Ranting Parents Comedy Tour. Jim’s comedy is clean and fresh, centered around family and current events.
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